The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a massive venue when it comes to live entertainment. The Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and artistes performing. Lincoln Center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. And as if that wasn't enough, the Center also hosts many events put on by the Film Society at Lincoln Center. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater (home of the New York City Opera) and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
Tout visiteur à New York doit passer au moins quelques heures à cet musée. Conçu par Richard Morris Hunt en 1895, il contient plus de 150 000 mètres carrés d'espace exposition. Parmi des peintures européenne exposé il y a des uvres de Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian, et Vermeer. La galerie égyptienne est sans égale. L'art asiatique, le sculpture, l'arsenal, et la photographie sont tous à ne pas manquer. Lorsqu'il fait beau, le jardin en plein air au toit étale des sculptures contemporains. Allez au site Internet pour un programme des expositions, des détails auprès de l'adhésion, et les détails complets pour les visiteurs.
Tucked away in Queens is an old-fashioned testament to film and television. The actual studios of the one-time Paramount East Coast production house are closed, but the museum provides tours about film making where you can see makeup, costumes and well-known movie sets. There are several theaters for film screenings and a gift shop for souvenir hunters.
The Apollo Theater is a distinguished and legendary landmark in Harlem. Originally it was a burlesque hall for an all-white audience when it opened its doors in 1914, but by the 1930s it became home to legendary jazz greats like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The theater has been restored, and every Wednesday at 7:30p the stage is opened to amateurs; when heckling is not just common, but expected. There are also musical performances held on other nights. Admission varies. Call for details.
The Sands Point Preserve makes full use of its 216 acres (87.41 hectares): landscaped gardens lead to tangles of trees, meadows become cliffs overlooking beaches, vines of honeysuckles and other flowers surround a freshwater pond, and a castle sits on sweeping lawns. Explore Long Island history by touring the elegant gray-stone Hempstead House or the French eclectic Falaise, after exploring the natural beauty of this diverse environment on 6 marked trails. Educational visits are welcomed, and festivals or special events often take advantage of the spectacular scenery.
Le Muséum américain d'histoire naturelle est une attraction populaire et l’un des plus grands musées d’histoire naturelle au monde. Il abrite une vaste collection d’artéfacts, d’objets et d’expositions, visant à tous à révéler les secrets du monde naturel. La visite commence avec des squelettes et des répliques de taille réelle d’éléphants, de dinosaures et d’autres créatures éteintes, qui vous accueillent en entrant dans la salle principale. Les autres points d’intérêt incluent la Salle de biologie et évolution humaine, la salle des météorites, une grande collection de pierres précieuses, un cinéma IMAX et les spectacles du planétarium Rose Center for Earth and Space (frais supplémentaires), ainsi qu’une bibliothèque de recherche. Le musée propose des visites publiques et en groupe personnalisées pour les programmes et sorties éducatifs, permettant aux visiteurs de découvrir les expositions de manière détaillée.
Iggy's is a bar from which people have come to expect much more than just a drink. There are 14 TVs on which you can catch all the live sporting action, a complete food menu, and the most popular bit, karaoke. You can sing your favorite songs at the bar with friends all day long, and in front of a packed room between 7p and 4a. You can also use the venue for private events, of which the kids' karaoke parties are perhaps the most popular.
Cora Dance offers educational programs in dance and choreography at its studios at the Red Hook Ministries in Park Slope. Its innovative programs and spaces foster an open environment of creativity, where dancers can express freely themselves. It also hosts a variety of auction and charitable programs such as themed dance parties and proms. Led by owner and art director Shannon Hummel, the staff guide you in understanding the steps of various dance forms, overcoming stage fright and performing before a large audience.
Connecticut Ballet Center is a great place to learn the art of ballet dancing. Dance classes are available for novices who with to learn as well as proffessionals who want to go in for higher level classes. One can come in for a trial class and then decide whether to take up the course. Courses are available for both adults and children. Zumba classes, hip-hop, Bollywood dancing and tai chi are also taught here. The Connecticut Ballet company also organizes and participates in a number of cultural programs. Three of their dance studios can also be rented on an hourly basis.
Established in 2011, New York Distilling Co. is among the three oldest distilleries in the city. The brainchild of Tom Potter and Allen Katz, this distillery specializes in American gin and offers varieties in their distilled beverages. These include the likes of the creations like Dorothy Parker, Perry’s Tot, Mister Katz's and Chief Gowanus. You can try their spirits, cocktails and other beverages at their attached bar, The Shanty. Weekend tours are available of the distillery where you can see how they make their gins. You can even buy their products on-site.